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Outcry in Trinidad and Tobago over police bill seen as threat to press freedom
Original: Outcry in Trinidad and Tobago after passing of police bill that could threaten press freedom https://www.theguardian.com
Trinidad and Tobago is facing public backlash after parliament passed a police bill that critics warn could undermine press freedom. Journalists and press freedom advocates say the legislation could restrict reporting on police matters, prompting an outcry across the country and in Caribbean media circles.
Why now: Critics fear the newly passed law could restrict journalists' ability to report on policing.
Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago Police ServiceThe Guardian
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- Outcry in Trinidad and Tobago after passing of police bill that could threaten press freedom https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/06/outcry-in-trinidad-and-tobago-after-passing-of-police-bill-that-could-threaten-press-freedom # WorldNews # Democracy # Caribbean · guardian_world@robot.villas · 2
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